CAMBODIA ADVENTURE TOUR – 9 DAYS

Itinerary: Phnom Penh – Mondulkiri – Kratie – Siem Reap

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Highlights:

  • Learn from our friendly guide about the history and culture of Cambodia
  • Watch river dolphins by kayak
  • Explore the magnificent double drop waterfall of Bou Sraa in Mondulkiri highland
  • Bounong hill tribe community elephant trekking
  • Learn about Cambodian life and seasonal crops
  • Admiring the enigmatic smiles of the 216 giant faces of the Bayon, Angkor’s strangest temple
  • Experiencing nature running riot at the mysterious ruin of Ta Prohm, the original temple where famous film Tomb Rider with Angelina Jolie acted
  • Journey trough through countryside and rural villages

Overview

Go off the beaten track to see Mondulkiri elephant; learn about local lifestyles and watch dolphins in Kratie as we journey between Phnom Penh & Siem Reap. The northeastern part of Cambodian has become one of the big tourist destinations offering real potential with protected community forests, remote rivers, traditional villages, and ethnic minority tribes. Making it a unique ecotourism area of the country. This is the perfect 9-days trip through Cambodia.

Tour summary:

DAY 1: PHNOM PENH ARRIVAL - CITY TOURS (D)

Private driver & Tour guide

Upon arrival at Phnom Penh Airport, welcomed by our tour guide and driver then transfer you to hotel for check in (standard check in hour is 2:00pm).
Afternoon, start your first stop by visiting the Royal Palace built in 1866 and the Silver Pagoda located within the Royal Palace compound. The Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5,000 silver tiles. Continue to the National Museum, dedicated exclusively to Khmer art and sculpture. The majority of the exhibits are from the Angkor period (9th to 15th century), but some date from as early as the 4thcentury.
Evening, you will be taking to experience 1 hour join Sunset cruise along Mekong River to admire the beauty of Phnom Penh city on sunset and nightlife. After cruise, enjoy Khmer Cuisine dinner at local restaurant, then transfer back to your hotel for overnight in Phnom Penh.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Phnom Penh

DAY 2: PHNOM PENH - TRANSFER TO MONDULKIRI 375KM (B,L,D)

Private driver & guide

Distance: Phnom Penh to Mondulkiri = 375kms
Breakfast at hotel, Depart from Phnom Penh to Sen Monorom (the provincial capital of Mondulkiri) in a rood distance of 375 km, will take you about 7-8 hours.  We will stop for lunch in Snual located in Kratie province. Along the road, we can see some of the rubber plantation initiated by the French
Upon arrival we visit the village and its surrounding if possible. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Sen Monorom, the provincial capital.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Sen Monorom

DAY 3: MONDULKIRI - PUTANG VILLAGE AND ELEPHANT EXPERIENCE - TREKKING 7KM (B,L,D)

Private driver & guide

Breakfast at hotel, Meet with our tour guide and driver at your hotel lobby, then transfer to Putang Village.
Start our trekking by visit around of the Putang village to know about our culture and our life of the Bunong people. Depart from Putang Village, to see farmers who practice on dry ground rice cultivation. Then forward jungle and forest. Then visit the elephant place where you will feed elephant with banana than walk together with elephants to the forest and take time cook for lunch.
After picnic lunch, learn more about elephant life and washing elephant, and swimming with the elephant if you wish. After the washing, swimming with the elephant than move forward to other farms and forest by trekking, than arrive at the village where your driver will be standby and transfer you back to the hotel.
After refresh at hotel, transfer to dinner a local restaurant then transfer back to hotel for overnight at Sen Monorom.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: at a selected hotel in Sen Monorom

DAY 4: SEN NOMOROM - PAU SRA TREKKING 6KM (B,L,D)

Private driver & guide

Breakfast in Sen Monorom. We start the journey early in the morning in this wild animal region. We cross-forests and hills. Stop and relax to enjoy the truly nature. Then go to Bou Sra waterfall with some stop in the Phnong minority villages to take some of the photos with them. Enjoy the lunch nearby the water fall. In the afternoon, we climb up the hill of Sen Monorom to visit the pagoda and enjoy the panoramic view. Return to Sen Monorom for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Sen Monorom

DAY 5: SEN NOMOROM - TRANSFER TO KRATIE (B,L,D)

Private driver & guide

Distance: Sen Monorom to Kratie = 140kms
Take early breakfast, then visit local wet market to see some ethnic people who doing some trade with other local people. Then we drive to visit the most popular destinations of Mondulikiri, such as Phnom Doh Kromom, Sea Forest, and coffee plantation. Lunch at local restaurant.
After lunch we will transfer to Kratie with travel distance of about 140 kms which take you about 2.5 hours. Upon arrival Kratie, transfer to hotel for check in and refresh, then transfer to dinner at local restaurant. After dinner drop of at hotel and overnight at hotel in Kratie.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Kratie

DAY 6: KRATIE - DOLPHIN WATCHING BY KAYAK - TRANSFER TO SIEM REAP (B,L)

Private driver & guide

Distance: Sen Monorom to Siem Reap = 300kms
Breakfast at hotel, after being driven to the launch point, you’ll first paddle across the river towards the west bank of the Mekong, then downstream through sand islands and the flooded forest, before crossing back and enjoying the unique perspective of seeing the rare Irrawaddy dolphins from your kayak.
With a large variety of bird life, butterflies and sea life along the way, and a sandy island beach stop for a swim, this trip is a true get back to nature experience. The dolphin trip offers a great opportunity that few travelers have had, to not only see the dolphins, but also to paddle through a picturesque and rarely visited section of the Mekong River.
After tour, transfer back to Kratie city and have lunch at local restaurant. After lunch transfer to Siem Reap with driving distance of about 300 kms take you about 6 hours on the road.
Upon arrival in Siem Reap, transfer directly to hotel for check in and rest after long drive. You may arrange dinner at your own expense.
  1. Optional for balloon riding
  2. Optional for Phare: The Cambodian Circus Show in Siem Reap
  3. Optional for a traditional Khmer massage
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Siem Reap

DAY 7: SIEM REAP - ANGKOR TREKKING TOUR 12KM (B,L)

Private driver & guide

After breakfast, meet with the guides before heading out on the journey to the Angkor jungle.
Depart the hotel by feet and head onwards to the 12-13th century jungle temple of Ta Prohm (a setting of one of the Tomb Raider films). Ta Prohm is unique in that it has been left largely as it was found: overgrown by jungle, trees, and vines, with many parts of the temple crumbling to the ground. This makes Ta Prohm one of the most picturesque and memorable of the Angkor temples.
Continue through the jungle paths toward the ruined city of Angkor Thom. the last capital of the Great Khmer Empire under the reign of Jayavarman VII. An eight meter high wall draws a perfect square around the city ruin. Enter through the ancient East Gate, which boasts a row of fifty-four gods and demons holding the sacred Naga snake of Hindu lore.
Continue on to Bayon Temple, sitting in the exact center of the city. This 12th century masterpiece is a study in grandeur and is well-known for its fifty-four towers with enigmatic faces representing the fifty-four provinces of the Great Khmer Empire. The Terrace of the Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King are also must-visits as they are both known for their intricate bas-reliefs. Lunch at local restaurant.
End the day with a last walking to Angkor Wat. Built during the reign of King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century, Angkor Wat was constructed to symbolise Mount Meru, the home of the gods. Inside the temple, the walls are covered with stone carvings and bas-reliefs depicting Hindu mythology and a range of over 2,000 Apsara dancers. The temple, which is found on the heart of the Cambodian flag, is believed to have taken 30 years to complete.
After the Angkor explorations, return to the hotel and Overnight in Siem Reap. Note: Your car and driver will be standby all day long while you are trekking just in case you may need.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation at a selected hotel in Siem Reap
Notice: During the visit of Angkor Wat, Baphuon and Banteay Srey temple – visitors should wear
Shirts or blouse covering shoulders and arms and long skirts or trousers covering legs. (No miniskirt or short trousers).
Children under twelve years old are not allowed to climb up this tower. It will be closed on the Buddhist Sabbath
Days, the Buddhist religious days, four days a month in accordance with the Lunar Calendar.

DAY 8: SIEM REAP - CYCLING ROLOUS - KAMPONG PHNUK - 34KM BIKING (B,L)

Private driver & guide

Breakfast at your hotel.
Drive off the city then start your day with a 15 km biking to the early temples of the Roluos Group. Roluos is the site of an ancient center of Khmer civilization known as Hariharalaya. It was the first town built by the Angkorian kings in the 8th and 9th century and consists of three main temples: Bakong, Lolei and Preah Ko. The surrounding countryside with its rice paddy fields and sugar palm trees are very typically Cambodian.
From there, take a characteristic Cambodian vehicle to the shores of Tonlé Sap Lake, where you will bike along and have the opportunity to learn about life on the lake. Tonlé Sap is South East Asia’s largest freshwater lake with its size varying greatly depending on the season, as it is swelling to about four times its size during the wet season. Board a local boat and visit Kampong Pluk, a village where you will see houses on stilts that are submerged when Tonlé Sap Lake extends. On the way, you will pass floating houses and impressive flooded forests, portraying life on the water. A delicious picnic lunch will be served in a floating house.
Transfer to Roluos Pagoda. Continue to cycle 12 km on the only remaining trace of the old Angkorian road between Beng Mealea and Angkor Thom, until you reach the temple of Chau Srei Vibol that is hidden in the jungle. Enjoy a break with some drinks and snacks.
From here, it is only a short 7 km ride to Wat Tabeng, a traditional village that is among the most scenic in Cambodia, set amidst a sea of rice fields. Here, in a clean and safe place on the premises of a picturesque wat, you will find your unique photographic opportunities. Transfer back to your hotel for resting and enjoy your dinner at your own arrangement. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Note: Your car and driver will be standby all day long while you are cycling just in case you may need.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Siem Reap

DAY 9: SIEM REAP - DEPARTURE (B)

Private driver

Breakfast at hotel. This morning, you will be free for your own activity or to relax at the hotel or go shopping at nearby local markets on your own schedule. Then pick up by our driver for transfer Siem Reap Airport to catch flight to next destination. End of services.

Since this can be private or group tour, the price per person varies and depends on many aspects, such as your group size, the hotel ratings and your departure date. If you want to get a custom price quote for this tour, please fill out the online inquiry form and give you as much information as possible about your trip. Your online travel consultants will be at your service and help you make the most of your travel time and dollars!

NOTES

1.The weather

  • Cambodia is a nature-blessed country with the tropical climate which has warm temperatures throughout the year. Dry and wet are two distinct seasons in Cambodia. While the dry season in Cambodia runs from October to April with average temperatures range from 24°C in the cooler months of October, November & December, the wet season starts from May until September, with the heaviest rainfall generally in August & September. There may certainly be some rainfall in October but it usually comes in short showers. The highest temperature can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius during midday.

 

2.Our latest advice on the weather

  • Due to lack of rainfall, from October to April is perfect for escaping to the beaches of Sihanoukville unless you’re in remote areas with bad roads traveling. The wonderful months to visit Cambodia are December and January, with dry weather and lower humidity levels, temperatures reach a comfortable mid-20 degrees Celsius, skies are clear and evenings are cool, it’s nice to see the rice paddies and tropical foliage at their most green and lush during these months. However, this is also the busiest time of year so expect some crowds and higher prices.
  • In addition, you can plan your trip when national holidays happen to immerse in Cambodia’s culture. Khmer New Year – the biggest holiday in Cambodia is held between April 14th and 16th based on the Buddhist calendar, marking the end of the harvest and the welcoming of the rainy season. Pchum Ben holiday is a 15-day religious festival in veneration of the dead which is celebrated in September or October. You might find that ancestral altars and temples are especially vibrant and lively during this holiday.

 

3.Passport & Visa

  • You will need a valid passport and a Cambodian visa to enter Cambodia. Tourist and business visas are valid for one month from the date of entry into Cambodia. Cambodia offers online visa processing.
  • The Cambodian visa now may also obtain at the airports in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and at all major border crossings. Cambodian immigration officials at airports now collect fingerprints upon entry using an inkless, electronic process. The visa on arrival is valid for a 30-day stay and issued at a cost of US $30 per tourist and US$35 per business traveler.
  • You must prepare:
    + A passport valid for at least 6 months from the expiry date
    + 02 recent passport-sized (4cm x 6cm) photographs
  • Some nationalities are required to get a visa in advance at Royal Embassy of Kingdom of Cambodia in their country: Afghanistan, Algeria, Arab Saudi, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sudan and Nigeria.
  • On the other hand, the nationals of the Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia do not need a tourist visa and may stay in Cambodia for 21 and 30 days respectively.

 

4.International flight

  • Our offer does not include international flights between your country and Cambodia for two reasons:
  • International flights from your country are more expensive if purchased in Vietnam. It is therefore more beneficial for you to buy them from a ticketing agency in your country.
  • The payment and booking conditions for international flights are strict while it is difficult for us, a local agency, to apply the same conditions to you (full payment before travel). Since international financial transactions give rise to significant bank charges, you will be led to pay unnecessary surcharges.

 

5.Traffic and transportation:

  • Shared-taxi: Shared taxi transport is the quickest and most comfortable way to travel between destinations. The shared taxis are nearly all Toyota Camrys. Shared taxi leave when full, meaning at least five to six passengers, though once you leave the driver may pick up more people. The fares can be slightly higher but somewhat faster than buses, despite the driving can make you hair-standing. To have the whole front seat for yourself, you can pay double the standard fare and you can hire the entire taxi for around five or six times the original fare. Shared taxis usually leave from the local transport stop and there are no fixed schedules but most of them run in the morning.

 

  • Bus: There are no bus stations or a center for you in Cambodia to check general information about schedules and fares because buses generally arrive and depart from their respective company offices. The prices are pretty affordable, starting from just $4 from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville and $6 to Siem Reap, and are generally much of a muchness on all but the most-traveled routes. Deluxe coaches can be found on popular routes with free snacks and even onboard wi-fi.

 

  • Train: Trains in Cambodia are quite slow but they’re budget-friendly. A train will be the good choice for who has the time to spend on them. There are two kinds of trains – the Yellow Train and the Blue one. Both of them have the air conditioner and same price tickets and tend to leave on time, there is a slightly different in the way seating is set up between the two. Instant noodles and bottles of water are offered to your seat on request. Moreover, passengers can easily stock up on boiled eggs, cut fruits, dried fish, and drinks at the station stops, which are usually about 10 minutes each.

 

  • Boat: Boat is an outstanding vehicle in Cambodia which is available in some particular routes. The most popular route is Phnom Penh to Siem Reap trip. Boats run every day south along the Mekong between Phnom Penh and the Vietnamese border at Chau Doc – this can be arranged via local guesthouses. Don’t be surprised if you see plenty of overloading boats. Trips to and from Phnom Penh aren’t particularly picturesque while ones to or from Battambang are more interesting. You also should be aware that in rough weather the Tonle Sap can whip up some fierce waves.

 

6.Cancellation policy

  • More than 30 days before arrival: no cancellation charge will be done (Client’s non-refundable deposit will be forfeited)
  • 14-29 days before arrival: 10% of the cost of the tour is forfeited
  • 10-13 days before arrival: 40% of the cost of the tour is forfeited
  • Within 10 days before arrival: 100 % of the cost of the tour is forfeited

 

7.What to bring

  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing to reflect the sun.
  • Comfortable sandals or shoes.
  • Refillable water bottle.
  • Powerful sunscreen and long-lasting deodorant.
  • Earplugs to block out the noise.
  • Universal travel adaptor.
  • Unlocked mobile phone for use with a Cambodian SIM card.
  • Rain coat if travelling in wet season.
ACCOMMODATION

LIST OF OUR HOTELS:
The hotels offered by Xuan Son Travel classified from 02 to 05 stars at international standard, comfortable with all the required services.

  1. Homestay/local homestay: we have developed fair tourism, through contacts with the local population, the possibility of sleeping with locals and sharing their daily lives. The conditions of these accommodations that we offer you are well assured and with the best possible conditions
  2. Standard Category: 2 stars. The rooms are decent, clean, equipped with bathroom, satellite TV and air conditioning.
  3. Superior Category 3 stars. The rooms are generally spacious and the services and facilities are more numerous.
  4. Deluxe category: 4 stars. The rooms are luxurious and spacious, with a wide choice of quality services have swimming pool, spa, Jacuzzi

Luxury Category: 5 stars. Hotels with excellent comfort and a wide range of excellent services. Swimming pool, spa, Jacuzzi…)

CITIES /AREASHOME STAYHOTEL-STANDARD
HOTELS-SUPERIOR
HOTEL-DELUXE
HOTELS- LUXURY
Phnom PenhCapital HotelKhmer Village Guest House/Brigade Manager HotelCardamon/King Grand Boutique/Town View III/River Home/Asia Tune/The Frangipani Living Arts HotelOhana/Juliana/Harmony Phnom Penh/Kravan/ The Frangipani Royal Palace/Villa Langka/Iroha Garden Hotel & ResortSokha Phnom Penh Hotel/Palace Gate Hotel & Resort/Rose Suites/ Raffles Hotel Le Royal
Sen MonoromMondulkiri Holiday Homestay/Avocado Guest HouseGreen House Retreat/Phanyro MotelMayura Hill Resort
KratieSorya Guesthouse/Le tonle GuesthouseOudom Sambath Hotel & Restaurant/Rajabori Villas/Le BungalowLe Relais De Chhlong
Siem ReapAnou Home Guesthouse/Chamraoen’s Home/Sihariddh Angkor VillaTa Som Guest House/Mother Home Boutique HotelCentral Boutique Angkor Hotel/Laniche D’Angkor Boutique/Angkor Holiday Hotel/City River/Treasure Oasis/Cheathata Angkor/Silk Angkor/The Frangipani Villa Hotel & SpaSaem Siem Reap Hotel/Sokha Roh/Mother Home Boutique/Treasure Oasis AngkorHotel Somadevi Angkor Boutique & Resort/Royal Angkor Resort/Angko Micracle/Sokah Angkor/Angkor Palace Resort/Sak Mut Hotel & Spa…
SERVICES & PRICE

TRAVEL PRICE: CAMBODIA ADVENTURE TOUR 9 DAYS 8 NIGHTS
From…. To… usd /per
Excluding international flights

Inclusion

  • Hotel accommodation with breakfast (base on twin-sharing)
  • Private transfer with A/C Vehicle as per program
  • Private English-Speaking Tour Guide as stated in the program
  • All entrance fees to all destination as stated in the program
  • Meal as stated in program, Breakfast at hotel, Lunch & Dinner at local restaurant
  • Cold mineral water & towels daily
  • Government tax and service charge

Exclusion

  • Visa to Cambodia
  • Flight Domestic/International
  • Gala Dinner Surcharge if any
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips to guide and driver
  • other note stated in above

Customize this tour

This tour is designed with balanced activities and pace. If you want to customize it, you may always change its itinerary and accommodations according to your needs.

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Contact us

  • +84 914374251
  • xuansontravel@yahoo.com.vn

My name is Nicky, English & French speaking advisor at Xuan Son Travel. I have been the specialist in tailor-made trips to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia for 18years. I love the charm of the small streets of Hanoi as well as the charm of the countryside, with magical landscapes, warm and smiling inhabitants in all regions of Vietnam. As a Travel Consultant, I put it at your disposal and will assure you that your wishes and desires are perfectly suited to your trip to Asia.

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